How to make the best smoothies

Hello, Smoothie Morning!

It's safe to say, we are pretty obsessed with beverages here at the hello Sunday Morning headquarters. Our product manager regularly gulps down red Powerade, our general manager's greatest hope is to never discover the health effects of Diet Coke, and our content team will not leave home without a portable smoothie of colourful goodness.

Smoothies are the new cocktails, and with everyone owning some form of blender or bullet these days, you can really shake things up.

We have put together a few of our favourite recipes, all vegan-friendly, to do our bit for the planet. For added protein after a workout, or to keep you full for longer, try adding a spoonful of pea or prana protein.

How to make Hello Sunday Morning's favourite smoothies

Guilt-free Salted Caramel

1x large frozen banana

Nut milk of your choice (almond, cashew, coconut)

2x dates (keep soaked in water overnight so they're easier to blend)

Pinch of sea salt

Dash of maple syrup (for the sweet-toothed)

Cocoa nibs to serve on top

Espresso Your Feelings

1x large frozen banana

Nut milk of your choice

1x shot of espresso

1 teaspoon of coconut sugar (low GI)

Avocardio Workout

Half an avocado

Coconut water or Bickford's 'Cloudy Apple Juice'

Fresh pineapple

Handful of kale

I'm berry well, thank you

Large handful of frozen or fresh berries of your choice

Pinch of coconut sugar

Nut milk of your choice

Vanilla protein powder

2x tablespoons of coconut yoghurt

Smooth Operator

2x tablespoons of granola

2x soaked dates

1x large frozen banana or mango

Nut milk of your choice

Sprinkle of maca powder

Not into smoothies as much as us?

We asked Hello Sunday Morning's community what their favourite go-to drink was, and compiled an excellent list.

Try these non-alcoholic drinks if you're after ideas for ordering drinks out, hosting an event, or just want to wind down one afternoon with a refreshing beverage.

• Cranberry juice, blood orange juice, lime, soda, and fruit pieces.

• Quarter of a glass of apple juice, fill up the rest with Indian tonic water, throw in a couple of mint leaves

• Soda, lime, and bitters

• Soda water, a spoon of maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon and a dash of cayenne

• Lemonade, pineapple juice and a splash of lime cordial

• Ginger beer, ice and lots of mint leaves